Category Archives: Local News
Bond set at $ 2 million in Clinton County murder case; alleged victim's name released (updated 1:20 pm)
Bond has been set at $ 2 million for a 52-year-old Jamestown man formally charged in Clinton County Court Thursday with four counts of first-degree murder. The charges against Benjamin Bush of 610 Mai...
Jun 8, 2023
Dix man dies from injuries sustained in single-vehicle crash on Sunday
An 83-year-old Dix man has died from injuries sustained in a single-vehicle crash on Route 37 south of Route 161 on Sunday afternoon. Dale Reese passed away on Monday at SSM Health St. Louis Universit...
Jun 8, 2023 Dale Reese
Ashley man gets 100-year prison sentence on sex assault and abuse charges
A Washington County Judge has sentenced a 33-year-old Ashley man to 100 years in prison for predatory criminal sexual assault and aggravated criminal sexual abuse. Judge Eugene Gross handed down the s...
Jun 8, 2023 Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul.
Salem man charged with aggravated reckless driving following fatal Salem crash pleads not guilty and demands jury trial
A 27-year-old Salem man has waived a preliminary hearing, entered a not guilty plea, and demanded a jury trial when appearing in Marion County Court on Wednesday on a felony charge of aggravated drivi...
Jun 8, 2023 Marion County Courthouse with old flag poles that have now been removed due to structural problems.
Centralia man charged with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon
A 42-year-old Centralia man has been charged in Marion County Court with unlawful possession of a weapon by a felon. Cedric Garrett of McKee Street is accused of being in possession of nunchucks when ...
Jun 8, 2023 Blogtrepreneur / CC
Police Beat for Thursday, July 8th, 2023
Centralia Police have arrested 28-year-old Casey Grizzard of Brookside Avenue in Centralia for alleged retail theft, possession of methamphetamine, and possession of a narcotic instrument. He was take...
Jun 8, 2023
SSM Health St. Mary's Supervisors Recognized for Their Extraordinary Efforts
Nathan Hebenstreit, RN and Beth Runge, RN Receive Laura Kaiser's Presidential Coin. Two administrative supervisors at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital Nathan Hebenstreit, BSN, RN, and Beth Runge, BSN, R...
Jun 8, 2023 SSM Health President & CEO Laura S. Kaiser, FACHE presents award to Beth and Nathan.
State Ag Department's 'Clean Sweep' program comes to Marion, Clinton, and Fayette Counties this summer
The State Department of Agriculture's annual "Clean Sweep" program will include Marion, Clinton and Fayette Counties this year. The agency's Brad Beaver says Clean Sweep gives Illinois residents a cha...
Jun 8, 2023 Hey Paul / CC
Deaconess Illinois Clinic Express to Open in Mt. Vernon on June 12th
Deaconess Illinois has announced it will open a Clinic Express at 3111 Broadway in Mt. Vernon on June 12th. The goal is to make healthcare more convenient for patients in Mt. Vernon and surrounding co...
Jun 7, 2023 Deaconess Illinois Clinic Express soon to open in Mt. Vernon. (Provided Photo)
Pritzker puts final stamp on $50.4 billion state spending plan
Budget includes investments in education, violence prevention and business incentives By ANDREW ADAMS& JERRY NOWICKICapitol News Illinoisaadams@capitolnewsillinois.com CHICAGO - Gov. JB Pritzker s...
Jun 7, 2023 Gov. JB Pritzker signs the Fiscal Year 2024 state budget into law Wednesday. (Capitol News Illinois photo by Andrew Adams)
